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GV Cellular Calling Features & Instructions

Setting up 3-Way Calling

1. While on the first call, dial the 10-digit number of the second person.
2. Press SEND; the first person is automatically put on hold while the call is made.
3. When the second person answers, press SEND to create a conference call.
4. If the second person does not answer, press the SEND key twice to end the connection and go back to the first person.
5. To end both conversations, press the END key.

Setting up Voice Mail on the Handset

1. Press *VM (*86) and SEND.
2. Follow the set-up tutorial which will walk you through selecting a password, recording both a voice signature and greeting for your voice mail.

Note: If you hear your own system greeting when you dial *VM (*86), press # to interrupt it and follow the prompts to enter your password.

Setting up Call Waiting

When you're on a call and a second call comes in, you'll hear a tone to let you know that you have another call. When that happens, you have the following options:

1. Put the first call on hold by pressing SEND. You'll automatically be connected with the second call. To return to the first call, press SEND again. To switch between the two calls, press SEND.
2. or, end the first call by asking the first caller to hang up. This automatically connects you to your waiting call.
3. Or, ignore the Call Waiting tone. After 30 seconds, the waiting caller will hear a message that you are unavailable, or will be forwarded to your voice mailbox if you subscribe to a messaging service.

To cancel Call Waiting, dial *70 + the 10-digit number you are calling + SEND.

Call Forwarding:

1. Press *72; enter the phone number where you want calls to be forwarded.
2. Press SEND; wait for confirmation. You should hear a confirmation tone or message.
3. Press END.

To Deactivate Call Forwarding:

1. Press *73.
2. Press SEND; wait for confirmation. You should hear a confirmation tone or message.
3. Press END.

Caller ID:

In order for Caller ID to work, the called party must:

1. Have a Caller ID-capable phone.
2. Have the Caller ID feature activated.
3. Be traveling in an area that supports Caller ID.

Caller ID Blocking:

To deactivate Caller ID on individual outbound calls:

1. Press *67.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press SEND. The words "Private", "Anonymous", or some other indicator will appear on the called party's Caller ID device instead of your wireless number.

To deactivate Caller ID on all calls to a specific number:

1. Press *82 + the Number + SEND.

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